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99 Photos available
9.8
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30 reviews
9.8
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30 reviews
5 star
91%
4 star
3%
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3%
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3%
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I have has lived at Southwick Village for several years. The community is set in a beautifully maintained campus with all the amenities I need as I age. Activities, food and most importantly, the staff are...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Southwick Village is a 55+ retirement community, located in the historic town of Southwick, MA. Nestled on 46 acres of towering trees and nature in a park-like setting, close to golf courses, hiking trails and quaint town amenities. Our spacious one and two bedroom cottages have plenty of room...
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55 Photos available
9.6
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37 reviews
9.6
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37 reviews
5 star
76%
4 star
8%
3 star
8%
2 star
3%
1 star
5%
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Very nice place. Cleaner and more welcoming than most. Staff is friendly and attentive. Food is very good and menu is extensive. Rooms are spacious and very well maintained. Facility is not cheap but I...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Suffield by the River offers everything you could possibly want in senior residential living: - Independent living in beautifully appointed, spacious apartments with a full array of services and amenities. - Assisted living services offering as little or as much assistance as needed. - River's...
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88 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.5
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25 reviews
9.5
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25 reviews
5 star
52%
4 star
32%
3 star
12%
2 star
4%
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The biggest area for improvement is the food. I understand that the chefs cook a low sodium and low sugar diet, but there is hardly any variety. And the food is incredibly bland. We drop off home-cooked...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Our progressive, award-winning community is ready and waiting to welcome you to your next home. Located in stunning Agawam, MA our community is the first stand-alone assisted living community in the country to be awarded the Step II Quality Award from the American Healthcare Association and...
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9.3
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14 reviews
9.3
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14 reviews
5 star
79%
4 star
7%
3 star
14%
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0%
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I rate them all 5's. Right from the help I received from your organization through ever aspect at the Arbor's. I think the Arbor's is a fantastic facility and the staff was outstanding going above and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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9.2
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37 reviews
9.2
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37 reviews
5 star
73%
4 star
24%
3 star
0%
2 star
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We chose Armbrook Village because of the convenient location and the solid reputation that they have around town. Everyone there is extremely friendly and helpful. Mom is very happy there!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Armbrook Village offers seniors a secure, supportive and independent lifestyle. The community features both independent and assisted living options as well as a state-of-the-art Compass Memory Support Neighborhood featuring innovative, research-based programming for those with memory loss...
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1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.1
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26 reviews
9.1
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26 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
4%
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I'd say the facility is lovely, and the staff is compassionate and well trained. We picked this community over other places, due to Mom's care needs, all but one other place turned us down. However, The...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When looking for long-term care for your loved one who has dementia, you’ll want to make sure it provides the right type of certified memory care specialists and a safe environment with constant monitoring. Will your loved one have personal assistance? Have access to meaningful activities and...
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1212 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
7.5
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36 reviews
7.5
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36 reviews
5 star
53%
4 star
25%
3 star
11%
2 star
3%
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My loved one's apartment was painted prior to move in, but never cleaned. I had to clean it myself, especially the bathroom and kitchen. The first or second day of move in, the cleaner came in and took a bin...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Built in 1923 and prominently overlooking the city of West Springfield, Our Lady of Sorrows Monastery was renovated in 1999 to become Landmark at Monastery Heights, Senior Living Community. The beautiful building overlooks 18 spectacular acres of lawns, walking paths, and gardens and house 105...
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Cost of assisted living in Southwick, MA

The average cost of senior living in Southwick is $5,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include North Adams, MA with an average of $4,472 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Southwick, MA vs. nearby cities

Southwick, MA
$5,859/mo
$6,023/mo
$5,952/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Southwick, MA vs. the state and national average

Southwick, MA
$5,859/mo
U.S. national average
$4,583/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Southwick vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,859/mo
$5,859/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Southwick, MA by room type

Semi-Private
$5,774/mo
Studio
$6,113/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,707/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,696/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,305/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Southwick over time

Southwick, MAMA stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Southwick, MA

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Southwick.

What families are saying about assisted living in Southwick

Recent reviews for assisted living in Southwick

Brookdale Gables Farmington

4.0
They have a nice location, it is a bigger more active community. Care has been good, wish they offer a bit more of a personal touch, encourage my dad a bit more to do things and offer events that include the families. But my dad likes to keep to himself so....Overall we r happy with this ...
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The Residence at Glastonbury

3.8
We chose The Hearth at Glastonbury mainly due to the location, it was where he used to live so he is familiar with the location. Also after the tour I just really liked the place and thought it would be a good gift for my dad. It is a very clean and safe facility to be in. I would recommend to ...
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Farmington

5.0
In late summer I was hoping that my husband who has Alzheimer’s and who was hospitalized in June for pneumonia would recover sufficiently to return to a memory center setting. Sadly this has not happened. He has improved slightly but not to the level he was at prior to hospitalization so I will ...
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Southwick review score based on 77 family reviews

9.1
Review score7 facilities77 ReviewsWrite a review
This proprietary review score is based on 77 reviews of 7 Southwick assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Southwick review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Southwick review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Southwick, MA7 facilities
8.0
Westfield, MA13 facilities
9.0
Agawam, MA22 facilities

Review subcategories for Southwick assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 77 reviews of 7 Southwick assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Southwick resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Southwick, MA averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.9
4.6
Care services
4.5
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.4
4.1
Activities
4.4
4.0
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Southwick assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Southwick assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Southwick, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Southwick assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Southwick that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Southwick, MANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
42.9%
51.6%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
28.6%
33%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
100%
56.1%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
57.1%
29.6%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
100%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
100%
52.9%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Southwick assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Southwick Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Southwick, MANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
85.7%
50.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
85.7%
31.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
85.7%
40.6%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
14.3%
13.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Southwick assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Southwick partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Southwick, MANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
42.9%
26.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
71.4%
39.1%
No sugar
No sugar
57.1%
36.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
71.4%
34.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Southwick assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Southwick communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Southwick, MANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
85.7%
30.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
100%
41.1%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
34.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.3%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Southwick assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Southwick offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Southwick, MANational
Activity director
Activity director
100%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
42.9%
30.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
57.1%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
71.4%
48.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
100%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
100%
51.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
85.7%
40.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.9%
33.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
85.7%
36.5%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
100%
45.5%
Live performances
Live performances
100%
45.8%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
28.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
28.6%
23.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
100%
44.7%
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State regulations for assisted living in Southwick

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Massachusetts assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Southwick protect seniors.

Learn about Massachusetts Assisted Living regulations

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Avery Heights, Southwick Village and Arbors of Hop Brook are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Southwick, Massachusetts. See full list of communities.

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